We have all wondered at least once in our life about the gifts and talents we possess. We wanted to figure it out so badly, that we tried everything possible to know what we are perfect at. What if I told you that what you have been searching for is not your talent, but your
Category: Youth
What is wrong with it and Why?
“Too often we give children answers to remember than problems to solve.” –Roger Lewin Under the scorching heat, sitting beside his farm, he kept waiting for clouds to show up and when they didn’t he glanced at the sky, “Why? Why are you doing this with me?” Few days pass by and the rains finally
Talent is not enough
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious”- Albert Einstein We are always told by the people around us to find our talents. That there is always something that each person is particularly good at and it is our goal in life to find it- and hopefully pursue a career out of it.
The Power of Independence
No man is an island. This famous proverb is an indication of the undeniable truth – we all need each other in some way or another. This reliability on others has led to very few “islands” in the world – there is one big piece of land where everybody is present. We live our whole
Curiosity: A state of mind
When I came across this quote by Albert Einstein, declaring that he had no special talent, I was filled with respect for his humility. Basically, I disagreed with him and thought –that is that. In reality, that wasn’t. I had lost my peace of mind. Still more peculiar was my fascination with the two words
Curiosity, the bedrock of all achievements
Would you agree with me that what people call intelligence and creativity boils down to curiosity? There is no denying that. Some would probably say the passion and desire to do something would make one exceedingly skilled. This is a good point but what about curiosity? Does passion bring curiosity? A little bit. But passion
Let Me Swim
This is the story I see behind the above picture. They were all drowning, every single one of them. The waves dragged them into the rapids of humanity. Fighting against the current, fighting against the flow. But it was too late. They found themselves in the middle of the ocean, trapped by the water. The
A Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words
This photo could mean a plethora of things. There are a lot of people together, and they are all raising their arms. That is what is happening in the photo, but it is true when people say that a picture is worth a thousand words: the photo captures just one small frame, of just one
Social Media: How it provided the voiceless with a voice
Historically, women have been a powerless group and today this social marginalisation still exists. Yet over time, we have seen the power of the establishment of social media, providing a platform of exchange for those discriminated against to share their experiences with the rest of the world – giving a voice to the voiceless. Suddenly
Over-Humility
Modesty is a virtue… but is too much of it a bad thing? In our country and many others, I believe society has inbred within us the heinous quality of over-humility, which can have detrimental impacts for people who practice it. Albert Einstein once told society that: ‘I have no special talent. I am just
Technology and Us
“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” This is a quote by R. Buckminster Fuller, some simple words to summarise the entirety of what the truth of today’s technology is, where it came from and where it’s going to go. Irregardless of whether one has the intentions of making someone
Astronomically Alone
Many of us, as amiable playfellows, hold the honorary title of being another person’s friend, but how often do the collective of us act as a friend to our own selves when we are alone? As we actively view others in their raw 3D bodies and 4D minds, we forget we each have one of
Is Education a Right or a Privilege?
Emerging from a quick shower, my hands subconsciously reached out for the immaculately laid out, well ironed school uniform that my mother had kept on the bed for she always knew I was late. Once again. A routine practiced by me every morning for the past 11 years yet no sign of remembrance by my
Incremental Advantages
What exactly is the goal of education, or at least, high school education? While one might argue that the goal of high school education is education, in and of itself, I feel as though that’s a little bit too idealistic of an end. Rather, high school education is supposed to prepare you for life as
Altered Images
Have you ever felt that you are always alone even though you have so many people around you? When you’re alone, you still feel you are not alone right? But, what if that feeling of loneliness is there even in the company of others? Whether when you’re with your friends or you’re just there by
Is education a right or a privilege?
When I started thinking about how education is so important to our lives, I have seen so many of my peers who hated going to school, didn’t like the ideas of studying but think differently, does everyone have the chance to be educated? Education, in fact, it is a privilege, although we all deserved to
Technology and Us
“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” This is a quote from R. Buckminster Fuller, some simple words to summarize the truth about today’s technology, where it came from and where it’s going to go. Regardless of whether one has the intention of making someone else’s life easier or of
Is technology good or bad?
I am going to start with a famous quote- a deep quote by Elbert Hubbard: ‘One machine can do the work of fifty men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.’ We are living in a high-tech world. Technology is constantly evolving, and in doing so it consumes us more and more.
The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving
Autophobia – the fear of being alone. Most of us have had days where we have felt alone or isolated, including myself. It is a part of life, yet why is it a fear? When people talk about being alone, it is associated with negativity and presented as a fear for so many people. Although,
The Right to Education
I agree that education is a right, not a privilege. Simply, a right is inherent to every single human being, while a privilege is a right only applied to a certain group of people. As young activist Malala Yousafzai once said, ‘ Every child should be given the right to learning.’ Therefore, I agree that